| Origin | Cuba |
| Region | Sierra Maestra |
| Farmer | Cooperative |
| Variety | Arabica |
| Process | Washed |
| Roast | Medium |
| Altitude | 1,200-2,000 masl |
| Aroma | Brown sugar sweet |
| Flavour | Rich and intense |
| Body | Full body |
| Acidity | Perfectly balanced |
| Cupping Score | 85 |
This is a very light and mellow coffee, slightly floral with a sweet finish.
The Isle of Cuba produces only Arabica Coffee. It is mainly grown in three areas, that is in the Eastern area (83%), in the Western area (6%) and in the Central area (11%).
You are unable to purchase this product via PayPal. Please note this applies if you buy the product individually or as part of a larger order. If your order includes this coffee you will need to complete your purchase via our other payments methods.
The first coffee plantation appeared in Cuba in 1748. But the bigger cultivation started in 1789 by tousands of French coffee farmers that had to escape from the armed slave revolt in Haiti. These farmers established wide knowledge about farming and processing in matter of coffee.
The French coffee farmers grew coffee in Sierra Maestra. The climatic condition and the soil composition were ideal for coffee plantation and allowed and intensive development for coffee farming. The famous Altura quaility grows in the Sierra Maestra region and is named in the honour of the highest mountain peak of Cuba.
The Turquino grows in comparison to the other Caribbean coffees relatively low and gets through it a clean cup profile. The wet process leads to a coffee with a rich soft aroma with hints of honey notes. The Cuban coffee is also appreciated for his cultural and symbolic origin.
Botanic Variety: Typica
Growing Altitude: 1000m-2000m
Moisture: 11 to 12.5 percent
Screen: 17 (95 percent)
Flowering Period: December to May
Crop Period: July-February
